US green-card suspension poses little risk to Indian IT, analysts say

New US policy suspended a key green-card programme, a move analysts say poses limited risk to Indian IT exporters in the near term. The suspension comes as US tech giants have reduced their dependence on permanent-residency sponsorship for hires, relying more on temporary work visas and other mobility programs. Because of this shift, Indian IT services firms—which count the US as a major market—are unlikely to see meaningful disruption to their hiring or revenue in the immediate future. Market watchers note that the green-card route had been only one of several channels used to attract skilled staff from India, and a broader diversification of visa tools has insulated firms from a sudden change. Some firms could experience slower timelines for some senior roles or longer visa-processing times, but overall staffing plans are expected to proceed largely as planned over the next few quarters. Analysts emphasize that while the policy may temper longer-term demand for certain permanent-residency pathways, the immediate impact on Indian IT outsourcing and services providers should be muted, given their diversified visa strategies and the US market's sustained demand for offshore technology work. Industry groups said the clarity helps planning for hiring pipelines across the year.